28th of July is Peruvian Independence Day … ¡Felices fiestas!

Find out all about how the day is celebrated in last year’s post.

A Short Sacred Valley Hike Off the Beaten Path The Sacred Valley of the Incas is a paradise for all types of travelers - but no matter what you love to do, I highly recommend you take one day durin...

Color and Costumes at Oruro Carnival Bolivia One week ago the Oruro Carnival Bolivia, came to an end. The carnival, a UNESCO-listed Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, is...

“I didn’t even open the Peru book I bought … our guides were a b... Heading towards the end of the summer “high season”, and there are still a healthy stream of testimonials arriving in the Aracari office. In partic...

Natural Hot Springs Colca Thanks to the seismic activity of the region, the Colca Canyon and Valley are sprinkled with natural hot springs, or thermal baths, where locals and t...

Colourful Cuesta Serena Hotel in the Cordillera Blanca The type of accommodation in Peru that Aracari adores most are those owner ran properties with beautiful, local details that are in touch with the sur...

The pre-Columbian city of Chan Chan The Chan-Chan archaeological site is a highlight of Peru's Moche Route,. The complex was the capital of the Chimú civilization from AD 900 to 1400. Lo...

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Happy Independence Day Perú!